Signature Sound News

The Broken Spoke Campground at Sturgis will entertain like none other during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2012 from today, July 30 through Aug. 12. Night Ranger (Aug. 5), Uncle Kracker (Aug. 6), Kentucky HeadHunters (Aug. 7) and Joe Nichols (Aug. 8) are set to headline the 2012 rally at the Broken Spoke Campground for the biggest party at Sturgis

The Highline Ballroom has announced its lineup for today, July 30 through August 13, 2012. The venue is located at 431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue.

Mark it on your calendars: September 3, 2012. That's when Tritonal's 'Piercing The Quiet: Remixed' album will finally see the light of day, a date 'Tritonians' around the globe have eagerly been awaiting since 'Piercing The Quiet' was released in May 2011 and the remixes started creeping into the duo's sets.

The Broken Spoke Campground at Sturgis will entertain like none other during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2012 from July 30 - Aug. 12. Night Ranger (Aug. 5), Uncle Kracker (Aug. 6), Kentucky HeadHunters (Aug. 7) and Joe Nichols (Aug. 8) are set to headline the 2012 rally at the Broken Spoke Campground for the biggest party at Sturgis.

The Highline Ballroom has announced its lineup for July 30 through August 13, 2012. The venue is located at 431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue.

Coming off sales of 1.17 million albums and 8 million tracks worldwide, Boys Like Girls have announced to their fans via their Ustream that they'll be releasing their Crazy World EP today, July 17 on Columbia Records via iTunes.

The Knitting Factory Brooklyn, located at 361 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St. - Subway: L to Lorimer), has announced its upcoming shows, tonight, July 12 through July 19. Full details below!

Coming off sales of 1.17 million albums and 8 million tracks worldwide, Boys Like Girls have announced to their fans via their Ustream that they'll be releasing their Crazy World EP July 17 on Columbia Records via iTunes.

The Hollywood Bowl celebrates its 45th year of presenting SummerSounds, one of the most popular children's festivals in Southern California. The six-week festival of world music and arts for children ages 3 to 11 takes place weekday mornings, beginning tonight, July 9, and running weekdays until Friday, August 17, with two performances each Monday through Friday, at 10am and 11:15am.

The Knitting Factory Brooklyn, located at 361 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St. - Subway: L to Lorimer), has announced its upcoming shows, July 12-19. Full details below!

Highline Ballroom (431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue) has just announced its July 2012 line-up. See full details below. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketweb, online at ticketweb.com or at the Highline Box Office from noon until doors close at 866-468-7619.

Stamford Center for the Arts today announced that Earth, Wind & Fire will be making a stop on their "Guiding Lights" summer concert tour 2012 at the Palace Theatre in Stamford on September 20th at 8 PM. Earth, Wind & Fire's celebrated legacy of over four decades has produced 20 Grammy® Award nominations with 8 wins. Their music continues to be among the most played songs in the world. The group's new single, "Guiding Lights" (Sony/Legacy) is currently Top 30 on the Billboard Urban Adult Chart. Tickets go on sale to the public on Monday, June 25th at 12Noon.

SoCal alt-rockers The Dirty Heads released their highly anticipated album Cabin By The Sea this week on Five Seven Music. The album, produced by Mario C. (Beastie Boys, Tone Loc) and Lewis Richards, melds the band's signature sound of hip hop, reggae and alternative rock with everyone's favorite season - summer!

The Beach Boys' 50th Anniversary reunion celebration is well underway with a major international tour, and the iconic band has another big reason to celebrate this week with their highest-ever Billboard albums chart debut. Their 29th studio album, That's Why God Made The Radio, debuts today at number 3 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart. The acclaimed new album, released June 5th by Capitol/BRI, sold 61,000 copies in the U.S. during its first week.

In case you missed it in the "Showtune Mosh Pit" column last week, here is my full listing of musical theater shows (plus three special concert events) happening in Chicago this summer. Click on the name of each show for a link to more information. And enjoy!

Highline Ballroom (431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue) has just announced its July 2012 line-up. See full details below. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketweb, online at ticketweb.com or at the Highline Box Office from noon until doors close at 866-468-7619.

Celebrate Brooklyn! previously announced its lineup for this year, which begins today, June 5 with a free concert by reggae icon Jimmy Cliff.

The founding members of The Beach Boys, one of the world's most legendary bands in popular music history, have reunited for a global 50th Anniversary celebration, including a new album release, a major international tour, and commemorative catalog releases. Today, The Beach Boys release details about their new studio album, That's Why God Made The Radio, available today, June 5 by Capitol/EMI.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The non-Equity Jeff Awards are Monday night, and we've compiled our first ever Summer Musical Theatre Guide! Here are 35 listings for your viewing pleasure....

It's been nearly ten years since the world was first introduced to Dutch vocalist Susana, and now she's set to release her sophomore album 'Brave' today, May 25.